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January 18, 2013 12:00 AM

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Members of the media view the General Motors Co. (GM) Cadillac ELR coupe vehicle after the unveiling at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg less

Members of the media view the General Motors Co. (GM) Cadillac ELR coupe vehicle after the unveiling at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, ... more

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The 2014 Cadillac ELR is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on January 15, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Geoff RobinsGEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images

The 2014 Cadillac ELR is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on January 15, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Geoff RobinsGEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images

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The 2014 Cadillac ELR is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 15, 2013. AFP PHOTO/GEOFF ROBINSGEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images

The 2014 Cadillac ELR is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 15, 2013. AFP PHOTO/GEOFF ROBINSGEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images

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The 2014 Cadillac ELR is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 15, 2013. AFP PHOTO/GEOFF ROBINSGEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images

The 2014 Cadillac ELR is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 15, 2013. AFP PHOTO/GEOFF ROBINSGEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images

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DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 15: Cadillac shows off their ELR extended-range luxury hybrid, during the media preview at the North American International Auto Show on January 15, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The auto show will be open to the public January 19-27. less

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 15: Cadillac shows off their ELR extended-range luxury hybrid, during the media preview at the North American International Auto Show on January 15, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The auto ... more

Members of the media view the General Motors Co. (GM) Cadillac ELR coupe vehicle after the unveiling at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg less

Members of the media view the General Motors Co. (GM) Cadillac ELR coupe vehicle after the unveiling at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, ... more

Photo: David Paul Morris, Bloomberg

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The interior of the General Motors Co. (GM) Cadillac ELR coupe vehicle is seen after the unveiling at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg less

The interior of the General Motors Co. (GM) Cadillac ELR coupe vehicle is seen after the unveiling at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, ... more

Photo: David Paul Morris, Bloomberg

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FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, file photo, the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is revealed at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Maybe it was the brand new, bright red Chevrolet Corvette gleaming in one corner, or the elegant BMW coupe in the other, but car companies were positively giddy this week as the North American International Auto Show opened in Detroit. U.S. new car and truck sales reached a five-year high of 14.5 million in 2012, and many executives and analysts think they'll climb to 15.5 million this year. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, file) less

FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, file photo, the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is revealed at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Maybe it was the brand new, bright ... more

Chevrolet introduces the 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray at the 2013 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center on Monday, January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Kathleen Galligan/Detroit Free Press/MCT)

Chevrolet introduces the 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray at the 2013 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center on Monday, January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Kathleen Galligan/Detroit Free Press/MCT)

Attendees view the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg less

Attendees view the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. ... more

Chevrolet introduces the 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray at the 2013 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center on Monday, January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Kathleen Galligan/Detroit Free Press/MCT)

Chevrolet introduces the 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray at the 2013 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center on Monday, January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Kathleen Galligan/Detroit Free Press/MCT)

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is displayed on a wall during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg less

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is displayed on a wall during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs ... more

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The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sits covered during the unveiling ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The new model, set to reach dealers in this year’s third quarter, is part of the push to breathe new life into the Chevy brand, which accounted for 71 percent of GM’s 2012 U.S. sales. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sits covered during the unveiling ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The new model, set ... more

A teddy bear sits on top of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray after the unveiling ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The new model, set to reach dealers in this year’s third quarter, is part of the push to breathe new life into the Chevy brand, which accounted for 71 percent of GM’s 2012 U.S. sales. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

A teddy bear sits on top of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray after the unveiling ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The ... more

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Photographers take pictures of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray after the unveiling ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The new model, set to reach dealers in this year’s third quarter, is part of the push to breathe new life into the Chevy brand, which accounted for 71 percent of GM’s 2012 U.S. sales. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

Photographers take pictures of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray after the unveiling ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The ... more

The interior of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is seen after being unveiled ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The new model, set to reach dealers in this year’s third quarter, is part of the push to breathe new life into the Chevy brand, which accounted for 71 percent of GM’s 2012 U.S. sales. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

The interior of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is seen after being unveiled ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The new ... more

Photo: Daniel Acker, Bloomberg

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The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette debuts in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The C7 Corvette debuted before the start of the media previews at the North American International Auto Show. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette debuts in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The C7 Corvette debuted before the start of the media previews at the North American International Auto Show. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is displayed after being unveiled ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The new model, set to reach dealers in this year's third quarter, is part of the push to breathe new life into the Chevy brand, which accounted for 71 percent of GM's 2012 U.S. sales. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg less

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is displayed after being unveiled ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The new model, set ... more

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is displayed after being unveiled ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The new model, set to reach dealers in this year’s third quarter, is part of the push to breathe new life into the Chevy brand, which accounted for 71 percent of GM’s 2012 U.S. sales. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is displayed after being unveiled ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The new model, set ... more

Mark Reuss, president of General Motors Co. (GM) North America, speaks during the unveiling of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The new model, set to reach dealers in this year's third quarter, is part of the push to breathe new life into the Chevy brand, which accounted for 71 percent of GM's 2012 U.S. sales. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Mark Reuss less

Mark Reuss, president of General Motors Co. (GM) North America, speaks during the unveiling of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, ... more

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The engine of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is seen after the unveiling ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The new model, set to reach dealers in this year’s third quarter, is part of the push to breathe new life into the Chevy brand, which accounted for 71 percent of GM’s 2012 U.S. sales. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

The engine of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is seen after the unveiling ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The new ... more

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The interior of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

The interior of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Photo: Carlos Osorio, Associated Press

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A Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

A Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Photo: Carlos Osorio, Associated Press

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DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 15: Ford introduces the Atlas Concept truck at the North American International Auto Show on January 15, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The auto show will be open to the public January 19-27.

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 15: Ford introduces the Atlas Concept truck at the North American International Auto Show on January 15, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The auto show will be open to the public January 19-27.

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 15: Ford introduces the Atlas Concept truck at the North American International Auto Show on January 15, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The auto show will be open to the public January 19-27.

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 15: Ford introduces the Atlas Concept truck at the North American International Auto Show on January 15, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The auto show will be open to the public January 19-27.

John Mendel, Executive Vice President of Sales, Honda America, introduces the Honda Urban SUV Concept at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) less

John Mendel, Executive Vice President of Sales, Honda America, introduces the Honda Urban SUV Concept at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP ... more

The Nissan Motor Co. Infiniti Q50 sedan is displayed after being unveiled during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti, lagging larger German, Japanese and U.S. luxury brands, is replacing the G sedan with the Q50 sports car as the company links growth goals for its rechristened lineup to better looks and technology.
Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

The Nissan Motor Co. Infiniti Q50 sedan is displayed after being unveiled during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. Nissan Motor ... more

Shiro Nakamura, senior vice president of Nissan Motor Co., speaks during the unveiling of the Infiniti Q50 sedan at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti, lagging larger German, Japanese and U.S. luxury brands, is replacing the G sedan with the Q50 sports car as the company links growth goals for its rechristened lineup to better looks and technology. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Shiro Nakamura less

Shiro Nakamura, senior vice president of Nissan Motor Co., speaks during the unveiling of the Infiniti Q50 sedan at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, ... more

A performer before the reveal of the Infiniti Q50 at the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Jan. 14, 2013.

A performer before the reveal of the Infiniti Q50 at the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Jan. 14, 2013.

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DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 14: Infiniti introduces the 2014 Q50 to replace their best-selling G sedan at the North American International Auto Show on January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The auto show will be open to the public January 19-27. less

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 14: Infiniti introduces the 2014 Q50 to replace their best-selling G sedan at the North American International Auto Show on January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The auto show will be ... more

The Nissan Motor Co. Infiniti Q50 sedan is displayed after being unveiled during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti, lagging larger German, Japanese and U.S. luxury brands, is replacing the G sedan with the Q50 sports car as the company links growth goals for its rechristened lineup to better looks and technology.
Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

The Nissan Motor Co. Infiniti Q50 sedan is displayed after being unveiled during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. Nissan Motor ... more

The Infiniti Q50 sedan is introduced at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

The Infiniti Q50 sedan is introduced at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

Photo: TONY DING, Associated Press

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The interior of the Nissan Motor Co. Infiniti Q50 sedan is seen after being unveiled during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti, lagging larger German, Japanese and U.S. luxury brands, is replacing the G sedan with the Q50 sports car as the company links growth goals for its rechristened lineup to better looks and technology.
Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

The interior of the Nissan Motor Co. Infiniti Q50 sedan is seen after being unveiled during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. Nissan ... more

Chrysler unveils the upgraded 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee with eight-speed transmission and diesel engine during the 2013 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center on Monday, January 14, 2013, in Detroit, Michigan. (Mandi Wright/Detroit Free Press/MCT) less

Chrysler unveils the upgraded 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee with eight-speed transmission and diesel engine during the 2013 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center on Monday, January 14, 2013, in ... more

The front lamps on the high-performance SRT version of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee are seen at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The lamps are tinted black, giving it a distinct look. And Ralph Gilles, a Chrysler design leader who also is president and CEO of the SRT brand and motorsports, noted the vehicle has black _ "kind of like death" _ headlamps. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) less

The front lamps on the high-performance SRT version of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee are seen at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The lamps are tinted black, giving ... more

Photo: Carlos Osorio, Associated Press

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The Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee sits during the unveiling at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

The Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee sits during the unveiling at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto show ... more

The Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT sits during the unveiling at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

The Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT sits during the unveiling at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto ... more

The interior of the Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is seen during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

The interior of the Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is seen during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto ... more

Photo: Daniel Acker, Bloomberg

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The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT high performance version is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 14, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT high performance version is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 14, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images

The Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT sits during the unveiling at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

The Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT sits during the unveiling at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto ... more

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT high performance version is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 14, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT high performance version is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 14, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images

The Kia Cadenza is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on January 15, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Geoff RobinsGEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images

The Kia Cadenza is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on January 15, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Geoff RobinsGEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images

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The Kia Cadenza is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

The Kia Cadenza is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Photo: Carlos Osorio, Associated Press

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The Kia Cadenza is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

The Kia Cadenza is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Photo: Carlos Osorio, Associated Press

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The Kia Cadenza is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on January 15, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Geoff RobinsGEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images

The Kia Cadenza is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on January 15, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Geoff RobinsGEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images

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The Kia Cadenza is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on January 15, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Geoff RobinsGEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images

The Kia Cadenza is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on January 15, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Geoff RobinsGEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images

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The Kia Cadenza is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

The Kia Cadenza is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Photo: Carlos Osorio, Associated Press

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The Lexus IS 300h is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 14, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images

The Lexus IS 300h is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 14, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images

Photo: STAN HONDA, AFP/Getty Images

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The Lexus IS 300h is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 14, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images

The Lexus IS 300h is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 14, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images

Photo: STAN HONDA, AFP/Getty Images

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The Lexus IS 350 F Sport is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 14, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images

The Lexus IS 350 F Sport is introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 14, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images

Photo: STAN HONDA, AFP/Getty Images

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The Lexus IS 300h debuts at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The Lexus IS 300h debuts at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Photo: Paul Sancya, Associated Press

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The Lexus IS 350 F Sport debuts at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The Lexus IS 350 F Sport debuts at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Photo: Paul Sancya, Associated Press

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DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 15: The Lexus IS 350 F Sport makes its world debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show media preview at the Cobo Center January 15, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. Approximately 6,000 members of the media from 68 countries are attending the show this year. The 2013 NAIAS opens to the public January 19th. less

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 15: The Lexus IS 350 F Sport makes its world debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show media preview at the Cobo Center January 15, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. Approximately ... more

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 14: Toyota introduces the Corolla Furia Concept car at the North American International Auto Show on January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The auto show will be open to the public January 19-27. less

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 14: Toyota introduces the Corolla Furia Concept car at the North American International Auto Show on January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The auto show will be open to the public ... more

Members of the media view the Toyota Motor Corp. Corolla Furia concept vehicle during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

Members of the media view the Toyota Motor Corp. Corolla Furia concept vehicle during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit ... more

Photo: Daniel Acker, Bloomberg

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The Toyota Motor Corp. Corolla Furia concept vehicle is displayed after being unveiled during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

The Toyota Motor Corp. Corolla Furia concept vehicle is displayed after being unveiled during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The ... more

The Toyota Motor Corp. Corolla Furia concept vehicle is displayed after being unveiled during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

The Toyota Motor Corp. Corolla Furia concept vehicle is displayed after being unveiled during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The ... more

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 14: Toyota introduces the Corolla Furia Concept car at the North American International Auto Show on January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The auto show will be open to the public January 19-27. less

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 14: Toyota introduces the Corolla Furia Concept car at the North American International Auto Show on January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The auto show will be open to the public ... more

The Toyota Motor Corp. Corolla Furia concept vehicle is displayed after being unveiled during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

The Toyota Motor Corp. Corolla Furia concept vehicle is displayed after being unveiled during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The ... more

The Toyota Motor Corp. Corolla Furia concept vehicle is displayed after being unveiled during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg less

The Toyota Motor Corp. Corolla Furia concept vehicle is displayed after being unveiled during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The ... more

Toyota unveils the Corolla Furia Concept during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Toyota unveils the Corolla Furia Concept during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Photo: Carlos Osorio, Associated Press

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The Volkswagen CrossBlue SUV is unveiled during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

The Volkswagen CrossBlue SUV is unveiled during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Photo: Carlos Osorio, Associated Press

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Volkswagen debuts the CrossBlue mid-size SUV concept, a six-seater with an innovative diesel electric plug-in hybrid powertrain at the 2013 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center on Monday, January 14, 2013. (Jessica J. Trevino/Detroit Free Press/MCT) less

Volkswagen debuts the CrossBlue mid-size SUV concept, a six-seater with an innovative diesel electric plug-in hybrid powertrain at the 2013 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center on Monday, ... more

The spacious interior in the Volkswagen CrossBlue mid-size SUV concept, a six-seater with an innovative diesel electric plug-in hybrid powertrain is featured at the 2013 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center on Monday, January 14, 2013. (Jessica J. Trevino/Detroit Free Press/MCT) less

The spacious interior in the Volkswagen CrossBlue mid-size SUV concept, a six-seater with an innovative diesel electric plug-in hybrid powertrain is featured at the 2013 North American International Auto Show ... more

Interior of the Volkswagen CrossBlue mid-size SUV concept, a six-seater with an innovative diesel electric plug-in hybrid powertrain is featured at the 2013 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center on Monday, January 14, 2013. (Jessica J. Trevino/Detroit Free Press/MCT) less

Interior of the Volkswagen CrossBlue mid-size SUV concept, a six-seater with an innovative diesel electric plug-in hybrid powertrain is featured at the 2013 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center ... more

The Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels concept is on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels concept is on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Photo: Paul Sancya, Associated Press

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The Hot Wheels edition of the Chevrolet Camaro sits on an oversized track that appears to swoop down from the ceiling at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. General Motors Co. last year announced it would sell the vehicle with Hot Wheels logos and other toy-inspired touches such as red-lined wheels. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) less

The Hot Wheels edition of the Chevrolet Camaro sits on an oversized track that appears to swoop down from the ceiling at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. General ... more

Photo: Carlos Osorio, Associated Press

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The Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels edition vehicle is displayed during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg less

The Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels edition vehicle is displayed during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs ... more

A headlight of the Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels edition vehicle is seen during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg less

A headlight of the Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels edition vehicle is seen during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The Detroit auto show ... more

The Hot Wheels edition of the Chevrolet Camaro sits on an oversized track that appears to swoop down from the ceiling at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. General Motors Co. last year announced it would sell the vehicle with Hot Wheels logos and other toy-inspired touches such as red-lined wheels. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) less

The Hot Wheels edition of the Chevrolet Camaro sits on an oversized track that appears to swoop down from the ceiling at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. General ... more

Photo: Carlos Osorio, Associated Press

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The Batman-decorated Kia Optima is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The comic inspired auto at the South Korean automaker's exhibit was created to promote an effort to fight hunger in Africa. Features include Batman symbols inside and outside on the Optima and was created as part of a partnership involving DC Entertainment. The "We Can Be Heroes" effort is promoted in part by the use of Justice League characters. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) less

The Batman-decorated Kia Optima is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The comic inspired auto at the South Korean automaker's exhibit was created to ... more

Photo: Carlos Osorio, Associated Press

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The rear of the Batman-decorated Kia Optima is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The comic inspired auto at the South Korean automaker's exhibit was created to promote an effort to fight hunger in Africa. Features include Batman symbols inside and outside on the Optima and was created as part of a partnership involving DC Entertainment. The "We Can Be Heroes" effort is promoted in part by the use of Justice League characters. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) less

The rear of the Batman-decorated Kia Optima is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The comic inspired auto at the South Korean automaker's exhibit was ... more

Photo: Carlos Osorio, Associated Press

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The Green Lantern-wrapped Kia Soul is on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The Batman-decorated Kia Optima and the Green Lantern-wrapped Kia Soul are at the South Korean automaker's exhibit to promote an effort to fight hunger in Africa. Features include the Green Lantern's symbol on the Soul's wheels. The vehicles were created as part of a partnership involving DC Entertainment. The "We Can Be Heroes" effort is promoted in part by the use of Justice League characters. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) less

The Green Lantern-wrapped Kia Soul is on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. The Batman-decorated Kia Optima and the Green Lantern-wrapped Kia Soul are at ... more

Photo: Carlos Osorio, Associated Press

The Green Lantern-wrapped Kia Soul is on display at the North... Photo-4047682.55310 - San Antonio Express-News